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The Chosen People

Bittersweet Water

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.7574 Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

# 83 - Bittersweet Water - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, after the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, the Israelites face a new challenge—bitter waters in the wilderness. This episode explores how God transforms hardship into healing, reminding us that even in life’s struggles, His provision and sweetness are never far away.Episode 83 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Exodus.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upFor more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Show Notes: (02:14) Intro with Yael Eckstein (03:05) Bittersweet Water - Cinematic Retelling (17:36) Reflection with Yael Eckstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Previously on the Chosen People.

0:03.0

Why do you cry to me?

0:05.0

Tell the children of Israel to advance.

0:08.0

Stretch forth your hand over the sea, and behold my wonders.

0:15.0

I will triumph over Pharaoh and his armies.

0:19.0

My glory will be revealed, and my name will be exalted among the nations.

0:24.6

They will know that I am the Lord.

0:30.6

The people fell back and beheld the Red Sea, yielding to the will of God.

0:41.9

The voice of the Creator tamed the dark and chaotic abyss.

0:47.2

Moses turned, his voice thundering over the stunned crowd.

0:50.3

Run! Step into your freedom!

1:06.0

You will feel the tip of my spear, Moses. You and your unnamed God will bow at my feet and beg for mercy. He has a name. And now all of Egypt will remember.

1:14.4

Moses lowered his staff and the waters fell like mountains.

1:19.9

Pharaoh was crushed under the weight of the sea.

1:22.7

The chariots splintered.

1:25.1

The swords disappeared.

1:27.0

And the rushing waters drowned out their screams.

1:30.8

The oppressors of God's chosen people were buried in darkness.

1:37.4

When Pharaoh refused to bend, our God broke him.

1:43.6

The Lord killed every firstborn son in the land of Egypt for you.

1:50.1

It is for this reason we redeem our sons.

1:54.7

It is for this reason we will sacrifice to the Lord.

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